Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is reportedly lined up to participate in the upcoming Los Angeles premiere of Ranbir Kapoor's major cinematic project, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, scheduled for October 27. Sources indicate the actor is expected to follow a traditional Indian dress code for the occasion.
According to reports, the special advance screening will serve as a Diwali-themed event, with invited attendees requested to wear red traditional Indian garments, a guideline that includes Reynolds. The venue is set at the David Geffen Theater within the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, where the feature will be showcased in 3D for an audience of roughly 945 invited guests encompassing Hollywood figures and international press.
An insider pointed to the significance of the gathering, noting it serves as a milestone for showcasing Indian culture and festivities to approximately 125 nations during the Diwali season. Producer Namit Malhotra has orchestrated an expansive international campaign for the picture, targeting a rollout across 125 countries and 50,000 screens globally, with the Los Angeles event anchoring the international promotional strategy.
Helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari, the epic production draws from the ancient text by sage Valmiki to appeal to an international viewers. The cast is led by Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, with veteran performer Arun Govil appearing as King Dasharatha.
The large ensemble cast further incorporates Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Sheeba Chaddha, and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts. Musical composition for the project is handled through a collaboration between Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is slated to make its way to theaters globally on November 5, 2026.